John Allen, originally from Long Island, New York, attended Arizona State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He and his wife Tina have three grown sons and five grandchildren. They are active members of their local church.

John has previously worked in construction, ground operations at an airline, sales, and as a small business owner. 

John Allen currently serves as the County Treasurer in Maricopa County. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives for 12 years, first elected in 2002.

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Believes in prudent financial management by investing surplus funds in lower-risk, short-term investments. As Treasurer, increased investment interest from $68 million to $168 million annually.

Believes the County Treasurer’s Office needs new leadership to improve core operations and strengthen its partnership with the County Board of Supervisors.

Believes in safeguarding the financial management of property tax dollars, including billing, collecting, investing, and disbursing.

Believes in "professional management, constant improvement, the latest technology and fiscal responsibility" for financial management. Plans to bring these principles to the Maricopa County Treasurer's office if elected.

Believes in "professional management, constant improvement, the latest technology and fiscal responsibility" for financial management. 

Believes in improving financial management through smarter technology. Supports enhancing customer experience with new Treasurer’s Software.

Supports enhancing customer experience with new Treasurer’s Software.

Believes in reducing upper management while strengthening manager and supervisor roles to maintain fiscal responsibility. Supports management training and utilizing County resources to enhance professionalism.

The candidate's website states, "John has added cameras inside and outside of the ballot vault, and electronic card reader for entrance, and motion sensing alerts, along with new protocols and a logbook for entry."

Has helped digitalize 300,000 paper files.

- Believes in prudent financial management by investing surplus funds in lower-risk, short-term investments. As Treasurer, increased investment interest from $68 million to $168 million annually.
- Believes the County Treasurer’s Office needs new leadership to improve core operations and strengthen its partnership with the County Board of Supervisors.
- Believes in safeguarding the financial management of property tax dollars, including billing, collecting, investing, and disbursing.
- Believes in "professional management, constant improvement, the latest technology and fiscal responsibility" for financial management. 
- Supports enhancing customer experience with new Treasurer’s Software.
- Believes in reducing upper management while strengthening manager and supervisor roles to maintain fiscal responsibility. Supports management training and utilizing County resources to enhance professionalism.
- The candidate's website states, "John has added cameras inside and outside of the ballot vault, and electronic card reader for entrance, and motion sensing alerts, along with new protocols and a logbook for entry."
- Has helped digitalize 300,000 paper files.

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As of June 20, 2024, John Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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William is originally from Phoenix, AZ. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Arizona. He currently volunteers with Executive Council Charities and previously volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Lichtsinn lives in Phoenix with his wife, Katie, and their son.

William currently works as the vice president of Finance at Monsoon Financial. He previously worked as a controller at De Rito Partners, director of financial reporting at Arcadia Management Group, Inc., and assistant controller at Vestar. Lichtsinn served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years, during which he was an officer, chief engineer, and Lieutenant.

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William Jay Lichtsinn's campaign for Maricopa County Treasurer is his first run for public office.

Believes in implementing responsible spending and saving practices to balance budgets and minimize waste. Plans to “get it done for the taxpayers of Maricopa County.”

Promises to pursue responsible spending practices that reduce waste and save taxpayer money, saying, "I know what it takes to balance our budget and ensure a stable financial foundation for the future of our county."

Believes in strong financial management, emphasizing responsible budgeting, investment oversight, and fiscal planning.

Believes in prioritizing efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations. Plans to "optimize resources to benefit the county and its residents."

Believes in transparency and accountability in financial management, advocating for open communication and responsible handling of public funds.

Believes in modernizing financial systems and embracing new technology for efficient financial management. Plans to “attack this issue head on” to prevent falling behind in a digital world.

Believes modernizing financial systems and embracing new technology is the best way to keep the county from falling behind.

Believes in fiscal responsibility by aligning financial decisions with community priorities. Plans to expand community engagement to better represent residents' interests.

Promises to incorporate community interests and voices in making investment and budgeting decisions.

- Promises to pursue responsible spending practices that reduce waste and save taxpayer money, saying, "I know what it takes to balance our budget and ensure a stable financial foundation for the future of our county."
- Believes in prioritizing efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations. Plans to "optimize resources to benefit the county and its residents."
- Believes in transparency and accountability in financial management, advocating for open communication and responsible handling of public funds.
- Believes modernizing financial systems and embracing new technology is the best way to keep the county from falling behind.
- Promises to incorporate community interests and voices in making investment and budgeting decisions.

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The county treasurer is responsible for receiving, safely keeping, and disbursing all county funds, ensuring proper handling of public money as required by law. Furthermore, the treasurer is tasked with pursuing those who have not paid their county taxes.

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